Spiral wound technology
March 1st 2010 Exide Technologies has launched a
new range of monobloc batteries
featuring spiral wound AGM
technologies. The drysafe RECUP
(short for recuperation) batteries
require no maintenance (including
topping up) as the electrolyte is
suspended in an Absorbed Glass Mat.
The main benefit is that they offer
superior high power performance
(such as large power draws over short
durations) and are well suited for fast
and/or opportunity charging as they
can accept a high charge.
They are claimed to be ideal for a
range of applications including
electric pallet trucks, automated
guided vehicles, hybrid and electric
cars (especially those that use
regenerative braking), electric boats,
go-karts, and cleaning machines.
The spiral wound design gives a
greater surface area of positive and
negative plate within the cell and is
the most efficient way of liberating
the stored energy from a lead acid
battery. As well as being maintenance
free, the batteries are vibration
resistant and can operate effectively in
low temperatures. They are also
claimed to have minimal health and
safety implications due to the
electrolyte being suspended in a glass
microfibre mat; no electrolyte is spilt
even if the battery case is damaged.
They can offer 450 charging cycles.
The drysafe RECUP batteries are
best used in conjunction with high
efficiency chargers such as Exide's
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